Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr
Hymn
Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God
Psalm 19A
Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ
Psalm 45
Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God
Psalm 45
Verse: You have shown me how to live.
Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence
First reading: 1 Cor 7:25-40
Responsory: Your God and King has become your spouse
Second reading: From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop
Responsory: While still so young, she overcame death and found true life.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975